Backup Power for Your Home

Keep Your Family Safe and Healthy in a Power Failure

We all rely on the appliances and systems in our homes for our health, comfort, convenience and security.

A backup power system can help you take care of your family in the event of a power failure.

Unfortunately, we often cannot rely on these systems when the [...]

After the Flood

Quick Action is Very Important

Recent floods in Quebec and Manitoba remind us of the damage and the financial hardships homeowners experience after natural disasters.

Dealing With the Impact of Flooding

If your home has been flooded, the best way to protect your property, your belongings and the health of your family

Brandon Flood 2011 – Photo Courtesy [...]

Preventing Falls on Stairs

Reduce Your Risk of Injuries at Home

When seniors fall, the consequences for their health can be both severe and long-lasting. However, many of these falls can be prevented with a little careful planning and a few simple strategies. To help you protect your health, mobility and independence, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has a [...]

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The 72 hour rule

With winter storms pummeling most of Canada in recent weeks, the prospect of becoming stranded in your home for a period of time with limited resources is an all-too-real scenario.  Are you ready for such a possibility?  The Canadian government warns that every Canadian homeowner should equip their residence with sufficient supplies [...]